| Complaint number |
NTB Type
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Date of incident |
Location |
Reporting country or region (additional) |
Status |
Actions |
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NTB-000-765 |
2.7. International taxes and charges levied on imports and other tariff measures
Policy/Regulatory |
2017-05-05 |
Tanzania: Tanzania Revenue Authority |
Kenya |
Resolved
2019-08-21 |
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Complaint:
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Tanzania does not recognize price adjustments for duty purposes particularly the reduction by milk processors in Kenya. |
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Resolution status note:
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During the Regional Monitoring Committee meeting of 2018, Tanzania reported that, this is not an NTB but a valuation issue that can be resolved between the revenue authority and the importer. KRA and TRA were therefore quested to hold a bilateral meeting to resolve the matter by 21st November 2018.2. The Regional meeting held from 29 April - 3 May 2019 referred the matter to the Committee on Customs for resolution. |
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NTB-000-766 |
5.13. Other quantity control measures
Policy/Regulatory |
2017-05-05 |
Tanzania: Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority |
Kenya |
Resolved
2019-04-27 |
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Complaint:
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Intellectual property infringement. Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority requires manufactures to disclose recipe or formulae which is an intellectual property so as to approve or register products. |
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Resolution status note:
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During the bilateral Meeting held from 23- 27 April 2019, Tanzania reported that what is required is not the formula but the ingridients/composition contained in the product and it is an international requirement. Tanzania was of the view that the NTB should tabled during the meeting of the Standards committee where food and drugs experts are members.
However, the Meeting agreed that this NTB is resolved. |
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NTB-000-767 |
7.4. Costly procedures |
2017-05-05 |
Tanzania: Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority |
Kenya |
Resolved
2019-04-30 |
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Complaint:
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TFDA delays issuance of registration certificate causing Kenyan companies to lose out on trade. The finalization of the accepted label can take between 3-12 months. This additionally increase the cost of doing business as a manufacturer would have to pay certification fees more than three times to have one label approved due to the deadlines imposed in terms of getting labels approved. Kenya products have been stranded at the borders or manufacturers warehouse because they have not passed TFDA requirements. |
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Resolution status note:
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Tanzania informed the Regional Monitoring Committee meeting on 3rd May 2019, that TFDA had reduced the certification period from 3- 12 months to 45 days as per international requirements. She observed that most delays were caused by late submission of required information by agents at the time of processing the registration and therefore urged Partner States to respond to queries logged on them on time , to avoid unnecessary delays. |
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NTB-000-770 |
7.4. Costly procedures |
2017-05-05 |
Tanzania: Namanga |
Kenya |
Resolved
2018-11-16 |
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Complaint:
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Kenya is facing challenges with the delays in verification of perishable goods namely industrial gases and milk products. Industrial gases are exported in liquid state but they very quickly evaporate into gas if the export trucks are left out in the open sun for more than 48 hours. Also, milk is a sensitive product which if not preserved in conducive environment it will get spoiled therefore, should be treated as perishable products under special clearance. |
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Resolution status note:
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During SCTIFI meeting held on 16 November 2018, Tanzania reported that since the commencement of the SCT, goods are not verified at the border and hence there are no more delays. NTB was therefore resolved |
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NTB-000-772 |
1.14. Lack of coordination between government institutions
Policy/Regulatory |
2017-05-05 |
Tanzania: Ministry of Works, Transport & Communication |
Kenya |
Resolved
2018-01-17 |
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Complaint:
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Tanzania are charging railway development levy (RDL) to Kenya products. Tanzania is not adhering to the EAC law where it states clearly that products within the EAC should not be subjected to RDL |
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Resolution status note:
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During the Bilateral meeting that took place in January 2018, the Permanent/ principal Secretaries took note that Tanzania does not levy RDL on products originating in the EAC region. And hence the NTB was Resolved. |
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NTB-000-773 |
2.3. Issues related to the rules of origin
Policy/Regulatory |
2017-05-05 |
Uganda: Uganda Revenue Authority |
Kenya |
Resolved
2019-05-03 |
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Complaint:
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Lack of preferential treatment of packaging materials for beverages i.e. juice, milk etc manufactured in Kenya when exported into Uganda. |
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Resolution status note:
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Kenya informed the 27th Regional Monitoring Committee meeting on 3rd May 2019 that Uganda is now recognising the packaging materials from Kenya.
The NTB was resolved. |
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NTB-000-774 |
2.3. Issues related to the rules of origin
Policy/Regulatory |
2017-05-05 |
Uganda: Uganda Revenue Authority |
Kenya |
Resolved
2018-11-16 |
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Complaint:
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Lack of preferential treatment of paper sacks manufactured in Kenya and exported into Uganda |
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Resolution status note:
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During the SCTIFI meeting held on 16 November 2018, Uganda reported that the NTB was resolved for Companies that are not under Duty remission. |
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NTB-000-775 |
2.8. Lengthy and costly customs clearance procedures |
2017-05-05 |
Tanzania: Tanzania Revenue Authority |
Kenya |
Resolved
2018-11-16 |
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Complaint:
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It takes more than 14 days to resolve complaints relating to uplifting of invoice values where TRA officers decide to increase the value of the goods. This should take a maximum of two days to complete the process. |
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Resolution status note:
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The SCTIFI meeting held on 16 November 2018 was informed that this NTB had been resolved. |
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NTB-000-776 |
8.7. Costly Road user charges /fees
Policy/Regulatory |
2017-05-05 |
Tanzania: Ministry of Works, Transport & Communications |
Uganda |
Resolved
2022-06-14 |
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Complaint:
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Tanzania still charges US$500 to Uganda trucks compared to US$152 charged on Rwanda trucks. |
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Resolution status note:
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On 14 June 2022, EAC Secretariat reported that the experts' meeting met in March 2022 and gave recommendations to be considered by TCM.The Sectoral Committee on Trade was informed that the two Partner States had a bilateral meeting and agreed to charge Uganda tracks 10 USD charged per 100 Kilometers. Hence the NTB is resolved |
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NTB-000-777 |
7.8. Consular and Immigration Issues |
2017-05-05 |
Tanzania: Ministry of Home Affairs - Immigration |
Uganda |
Resolved
2018-05-12 |
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Complaint:
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Tanzania imposes Business visa fees of US$100 charged contrary to provisions of the Common Market Protocol |
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Resolution status note:
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During the Senior Officials' meeting held in October, 2017 Tanzania reported that she would follow up with the relevant Authorities on the NTB of charging Business VISA fee for drivers and report back to the Regional Forum in March, 2018. During the 25th EAC Regional Forum on NTBs held from 9- 12 May 2018 Uganda reported that the requirement had been lifted and therefore the issue has been resolved. |
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NTB-000-778 |
5.12. Export restraint arrangements |
2017-05-05 |
Tanzania: Ministry of Industry, Trade and Marketing , |
Uganda |
Resolved
2017-10-24 |
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Complaint:
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Tanzania banned exportation of food items to Uganda hence affecting Intra Regional Trade and endangers food security in the region. |
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Resolution status note:
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In the recent meeting on NTBs held in Kampala on 24th October, 2017, Tanzania reported that this was a food security issue in Tanzania and the meeting agreed that it has been resolved. |
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NTB-000-779 |
2.3. Issues related to the rules of origin
Policy/Regulatory |
2017-05-05 |
Kenya: Kenya Revenue Authority |
Tanzania |
Resolved
2017-10-02 |
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Complaint:
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Kenya does not give preferential treatment for wheat flour from Tanzania. |
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Resolution status note:
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During the Bilateral meeting held in September between Kenya and Tanzania, Kenya reported that AZAM company was gazzeted for the duty remission to produce specific products. According to the evidence produced by Tanzania the Tanzania exporter was gazzeted on 14th July, 2017 but the denial of market access to their client in Kenya is said to have happened on 10th February, 2017 before the gazettement. This NTB was therefore resolved. |
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NTB-000-853 |
2.3. Issues related to the rules of origin |
2017-05-05 |
Uganda: Busia |
Kenya |
Resolved
2018-11-16 |
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Complaint:
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Lack of preferential treatment of paper sacks manufactured in Kenya and transfered to Uganda
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Resolution status note:
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This NTB was resolved by the Committee on Customs. The Meeting recalled that the matter was considered and resolved that URT grants preferential treatment on paper sacks. The Meeting agreed that paper sacks should be granted preferential market access.
The matter was resolved. |
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NTB-000-859 |
2.3. Issues related to the rules of origin |
2017-05-05 |
Tanzania: Namanga |
Kenya |
Resolved
2017-11-28 |
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Complaint:
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Lack of preferential treatment to Kenyan products especiallly edible oils and lubricants |
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Resolution status note:
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During the bilateral between Kenya and URT in January 2018, It was agreed that TRA will carry out verification on the rules of origin for lubricants, edible oil and cement. The verification will be undertaken by 31st March 2018.
Where the certificate of origin is queried, the custom administration should call for a bond as security of the goods until the verification exercise is complete. The Extra Ordinary SCTIFI that sat in February, 2018 directed that the EAC Secretariat coordinates a verification mission on edible oils, cement, lubricants in Kenya by 31st March 2018. URT reported that the verification could not be undertaken due to financial shortcomings. URT committed to undertake the consultation since this matter has financial implications. A verification was undertaken from 18th to 23rd June,2018 and the findings were communicated to all Partner States for implementation.
Kenya reported that URT has not complied with the recommendations of the Verification
Tanzania reported that she complied with the recommendations of the Verification except for products under Rule 11 (Sepration of materials) of the EAC Rules of Origin. Kenya reported that the NTB for Lubricants & edible oils has been resolved. |
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NTB-000-859 |
2.3. Issues related to the rules of origin |
2017-05-05 |
Tanzania: Namanga |
Kenya |
Resolved
2017-11-28 |
View |
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Complaint:
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Lack of preferential treatment to Kenyan products especiallly edible oils and lubricants |
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Resolution status note:
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The NTB was resolved by SCTIFI meeting of November 2017 |
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NTB-000-860 |
2.3. Issues related to the rules of origin |
2017-05-05 |
Tanzania: Namanga |
Kenya |
Resolved
2018-11-16 |
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Complaint:
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Lack of Preferential treatment of textiles and apparels products from Kenya when exported into Tanzania |
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Resolution status note:
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During the bilateral meeting that took place in January, 2018, the two Partner States agreed as follows:
i) Kenya will review the Stay of Application with the view of terminating it by end of June 2018.
ii) The United Republic of Tanzania will review the decision to place tariffs on Kenyan textiles with view of giving relief to manufacturers operating outside EPZ by 30th June 2018.
The stay of application by Kenya ended on 30th June, 2018 and there was no extension for the same. Republic of Kenya through her letter ref.EAC/5/16/3/Vol.9(130) dated 22nd August, 2018 reported that United Repubic of Tanzania is denying preferential tariff treatment on textiles.
The issue was resolved by the Customs Committee. |
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NTB-000-861 |
2.3. Issues related to the rules of origin |
2017-05-05 |
Tanzania: Namanga |
Kenya |
Resolved
2018-11-16 |
View |
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Complaint:
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Lack of Preferential treatment of textiles and apparels products from Kenya when exported into Tanzania |
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Resolution status note:
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During the bilateral meeting that took place in January, 2018, the two Partner States agreed as follows:
i) Kenya will review the Stay of Application with the view of terminating it by end of June 2018.
ii) The United Republic of Tanzania will review the decision to place tariffs on Kenyan textiles with view of giving relief to manufacturers operating outside EPZ by 30th June 2018.
The stay of application by Kenya ended on 30th June, 2018 and there was no extension for the same. Republic of Kenya through her letter ref.EAC/5/16/3/Vol.9(130) dated 22nd August, 2018 reported that United Repubic of Tanzania is denying preferential tariff treatment on textiles.
The issue was resolved by CoC |
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NTB-000-870 |
8.8. Issues related to transit |
2017-05-05 |
Tanzania: Namanga |
Kenya |
Resolved
2018-11-16 |
View |
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Complaint:
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Kenya is facing challenges with the delays in verification of perishable goods namely industrial gases and milk products. Industrial gases are exported in liquid state but they very quickly evaporate into gas if the export trucks are left out in the open sun for more than 48 hours. Also, milk is a sensitive product which if not preserved in conducive environment it will get spoiled therefore, should be treated as perishable products under special clearance. |
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Resolution status note:
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The NTB was resolved by the CoC. |
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NTB-000-871 |
2.3. Issues related to the rules of origin |
2017-05-05 |
Tanzania: Namanga |
Kenya |
Resolved
2017-11-16 |
View |
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Complaint:
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Lack of preferential treatment to Kenyan products especiallly edible oils and lubricants |
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Resolution status note:
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During the bilateral between Kenya and URT in January 2018, It was agreed that TRA will carry out verification on the rules of origin for lubricants, edible oil and cement. The verification will be undertaken by 31st March 2018.
Where the certificate of origin is queried, the custom administration should call for a bond as security of the goods until the verification exercise is complete. The Extra Ordinary SCTIFI that sat in February, 2018 directed that the EAC Secretariat coordinates a verification mission on edible oils, cement, lubricants in Kenya by 31st March 2018. URT reported that the verification could not be undertaken due to financial shortcomings. URT committed to undertake the consultation since this matter has financial implications. A verification was undertaken from 18th to 23rd June,2018 and the findings were communicated to all Partner States for implementation.
Kenya reported that URT has not complied with the recommendations of the Verification
Tanzania reported that she complied with the recommendations of the Verification except for products under Rule 11 (Sepration of materials) of the EAC Rules of Origin. Kenya reported that the NTB for Lubricants & edible oils has been resolved. |
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NTB-000-872 |
2.3. Issues related to the rules of origin |
2017-05-05 |
Seychelles: TRA |
Kenya |
Resolved
2018-05-16 |
View |
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Complaint:
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Lack of Preferential treatment of textiles and apparels products from Kenya when exported into Tanzania. |
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Resolution status note:
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During the bilateral meeting that took place in January, 2018, the two Partner States agreed as follows:
i) Kenya will review the Stay of Application with the view of terminating it by end of June 2018.
ii) The United Republic of Tanzania will review the decision to place tariffs on Kenyan textiles with view of giving relief to manufacturers operating outside EPZ by 30th June 2018.
The stay of application by Kenya ended on 30th June, 2018 and there was no extension for the same. Republic of Kenya through her letter ref.EAC/5/16/3/Vol.9(130) dated 22nd August, 2018 reported that United Repubic of Tanzania is denying preferential tariff treatment on textiles.
Tanzania reported that the issue was resolved by the CoC. |
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